28. Who Illustrates the Tuttle Twins Books?
On today’s episode, Brittany and Connor talk to Elijah Stanfield, the illustrator of the Tuttle Twins. Here is the transcription of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. So I wanted to bring on a special guest onto this podcast, a guest without whom there would be no tunnel twins, And we’re not talking about my […]
27. Why Do We Fight with Other Countries?
Why do wars and foreign conflict happen? Today, Connor and Brittany explain why countries sometimes fight and how a principle known as the Golden Rule can help make our world more peaceful. Books: Tuttle Twins and the Golden Rule Terms: Blowback: the unintended consequences, unwanted side-effects, or suffered repercussions of military operations that fall back […]
What is Inflation? Podcast Ep 26
Did you know that candy used to cost as little as a penny? Seeing a movie in a theaters used to cost as little as $5. But over time, costs have gone up. In this episode, Connor and Brittany discuss the “Creature from Jekyll Island” and why this ghastly creature is causing prices to go […]
25. Great Books For Entrepreneurial Kids
Have that entrepreneurial itch? On today’s episode, Connor and Brittany discuss some great books that will inspire listeners to start their own businesses. Books: The Babysitter’s Club Tuttle Twins Lawn Boy Toothpaste Millionaire Uncle Eric Series This is the transcript of our conversation: Connor: Hey, Brittany. Brittany: Hey, Connor. Connor: Hey, I wanted to talk […]
24. Without the Government, Who Would Take Care of People?
There is a common belief that people need government to take care of the less fortunate. Some even argue that without government, or with limited government, people would not be able to get the help they receive. But the free market is full of examples of private charities and communities coming together to help those […]
23. Why Is Space X So Cool?
This Summer, Elon Musk’s Space X made history by sending two astronauts to the International Space Station inside SpaceX’s Crew Dragon. Today, Connor and Brittany discuss why this was so important and how it shows us that we don’t need government to fund space exploration. Links: Does Obama Deserve Credit for Elon Musk’s Space X […]
22. Can Individuals Change the World?
Over the last few months, we’ve seen protests, and even riots, break out all across our country. While everyone might not agree on what kind of change we want to see in the world, one thing that is for sure, people seem to understand that there are some things, like injustice, inequality, and an out-of-control […]
21. What is The Fourth Amendment?
Did you know you actually have a government right to privacy? Our Founding Fathers understood how dangerous it can be when a government is allowed to search a person, or their property like their home. To protect Americans from this, and other common government threats, the Founding Fathers wrote the Bill of Rights, which includes […]
19. How Do You Make a Pencil?
A pencil might seem like a simple, boring object. But the truth of the matter is, the production of a pencil is so extensive, no single person can make one on their own. It takes voluntary cooperation and something free market economists call, “spontaneous order.” Books: Tuttle Twins and Miraculous Pencil I, Pencil Terms: Spontaneous […]
17. Are You Allowed to Say “No” to People in Power?
Sometimes people in power make laws that we don’t agree with, sometimes they even make laws that go against the Constitution. What happens when we disagree with lawmakers and is it ever okay to disobey these laws? Terms: Rule of Law: the restriction of the arbitrary exercise of power by subordinating it to well-defined and […]